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Show THE PROVO POST. PAGE SIX. . RELIEF SOCIETY , Tlie Relief society of tlie Cliureli of sus Christ of . Latter-da- Je-- posed of about twelve members meets, every and endny to enjoy an evenin' of car social entertainment. The Monday Evening. Bridge club is another 0 the societies that has been recently organized, but which promises to be one of the leading social clubs : during the coming year. . . Jr ' Saints is too well y and favorably known to need extended description at this time. This society stands out as the first charitable organization in Utah, and since the early beginning of its activities it has grown to be one of the largest organizations pf its kind in the world. The first Relief society was established in Nanvoo in 1842 with a membership of 18 and today its membership is 45,000, extending to eery country known to civilization. The purpose of these organizations-ito take care of the sick, poor and unfortunate, irrespective of creed" or nationality. Teachers are appointed to cover a certain circuit to find those who are in need of help and to keep in touch with suffering humanity. The society takes an active part in everything pertaining to human welfare and ' betterment of conditions and is always ready with encouragement and aid ifl answer to the - ' call' of public service. $5 As, Christmas approaches the members are more active than usual in obtaining funds for distribution to the poor.rahIn! bringing good cheer to all the unfortunates in our city. --Their Miarity never ailetli and the unselfish character of their work brings out the rarest and noblest traits of mind and heart. of members Tlio scope of its work.' like the Nineteenth Century club, covers a wide range o health con- ditions in the home and sehopl, education, civics and various other subjects which will bo instrumental in bringing about a higher educational standard in'our city. The1 club lias taken up a eour of literature covering the social and education conditions in China ijlnd India wliieli has been verydnfefesthig and instruetiye. Each year the club also conducts aContest for pupils of the Provo City Iligli school, in which the students writing the best essays on certain subjects are given prizes. These compositions pro read by the club and their merits passed lofipon and are frequently, printed fin enthusical newspapers, thus creating asm among the pupils to become one of the winners of these prizes, The club looks-bac- k over the iast year's achievements and notes with pride the good that has been really and among the many creditable works of the members, perhaps the most im-- Mrs. Joseph B. Keeler is president of the Utah stake and has as her able assistE- - Allen, first eounsellor and ants Mrs. Ralph Poulton, second counsellor. AsR. m THURSDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE CLUB The Thursy Afternoon Bridge club is one of the most popular card club in the city and meets every other Thursday at the home of one of its members to enjoy an afternoon of cards and social entertainment. The dub has a membership of thirteen of Provos most prominent society ladies ami7 holds its sessions" only during the winter months. . r -- MONDAY EVENING BRIDGE CLUB The Monday Evening Bridge" club, com- - 0 , 0 0 . The following is a correct list of the Nineteenth Century officers of the fdd' 'dr.h, Uo U'1 baring been printed under that heading by error, vas also the date of the meetings which are held Friday of each week, instead of Wednesday as given in the club report: President. Airs. Sam SehVvab; Vice president, Aliss Helen Thomas; Secretary. Airs. T. T. 'Thompson; Treasurer, .Airs. David Wot wood; Corresponding Secretary, Airs. . C. If. Stevens: NOTE '? Ir-rin- e, twenty-fiv- e in-ou- . ap-fnte- d: nt ' "S fganizatiojiSand uring the summer months numerous delightful social events were held, Jgclndmg parties, bazaars, contests, etc. Another special feature of this association is the beautiful Mutual .Isle, erectedt year before last at the Springdell resort in Provo canyon where the Mutual girls spend . from one to two wefekson a pleasure trip. An organization of this kind cannot help but command the admiration of all who come in. contact with its high ideals and noble purposes; and the comipg year promises to bring even greater achievements. Airs. Jennie Knight is president of the Utah's! ake, with Airs. J. Af. Jensen and Airs. Ida Taylor as counsellors and Aliss Hattie Walker a ssecretary. -- 0 -- UTAH SORQSIS CLUB Numbered among the most prominent of the organizations of the Utah Federation of Women 's Clubs is the Utah Sorosis,. a club organized' in this city about eighteen' years ago by a number of Provos leading sociefj women and now having, a limited Jotah7en-Vollme- . fifty smaller organizations. - This has. ere- atedaAreatfdepVof enthusiasm among the - SOCIAL SIXTY DANCING CLUB A popular dancing club haring a membership of sixty couples who meet twice a month for an evening of dancing and social entertainment. This is the only dancing club in Provo City, and it is fast becoming prominent in social circles. . Dr. N. II. Nelson is president of the society and Mr. David Openshaw, secretary and s ? charity, always a notable one, and as long as the call comes, this organization and the numerousjother clubs in our city will be only too glad to do all in their power; The club holds its regular sessions vev ery Wednesday when two papers are given by members of the club covering a schedule of literature, and "once each month a miscellaneous program is given. During the aK year two splendid musicales are held and so two lectures. This organization, onof the oldest in ourVity, deserves the wptl merited praise of each and every citizpn for the creditable work, if not eompleteVictories of the past year, so that when the test comes in actual contest for an aim, there is knowledge behind it which has been attained only through the earnest yrk of each individual member. the club are: Mrs. Wm. The officers M. Roylance, Resident; Mrs. A. C. Lund, vice president; Mrs. Ferre Decker, treasurer; Mrs. W. F. Violett, "recording secretary Mrs. Qr. Parker, corresponding secretary'"; Theollowing committees have also been Advisory committee, Airs. R. R. Jr., Mrs. S. R. Callaway and Mrs. Helen Bedford ; Civic and Industrial committee, Airs. S. R. Callaway and Airs. J. Bi Ashton: Educational committee, Airs. J. E. Yates, Airs. Hannah Tucker; Health committee AUs. N.TI. Nelson and Mrs. W. H. Alitcliell; Art committee, Airs. W. F. Violett andAIrs. Jacob Evans: Legislative committee, Airs. Jacob Coleman, Airs. W. D. Roberts, Airs.. W. O.'Qreer: Alembership committee. Airs. R. R. Irvine, Jr Airs. A. C. Lund and Airs. S. R. Callaway ; Librarianfrs. Nettie Kerr. : . . ... n 0 f) - A COLLECT FOR CLUB WOAIEN Keep us. 0 God, 'from pettiness ; Jet us be large in thought, in word, in deed. and .Let us be done with fault-findinleave off May we put away all ' pretense and meet each other face to face without self-p- it and without prejudice.. May we he never hasty in judgment-analways" generous. Teach us to put into action our better impulses straightforward and unafraid. L" us lake. time for all things; mako - us grow calm, serene, gentle. JA G rant. that-w- e may. real ize it is theJit- tle things that create differences; that in the big things of life we are os one. And may we strive to touch .and to know the great common heart of ns all, and O Lord God, let us not forget to be kind. A g, ' 1 11 self-seekin- far? -- g. , YOUNG LADIES MUTUAL IMPROVEAfENT ASSOCIATION OF THE L. D. S. CHURCH - The Young .Ladies Alutual Improvement association of the Utah etake has come to the end of the most successful year in its history and the large enrollment covers ah wa rd s i a the city and Includes also-thc wards outside the city limits. -- During, the-payear the association has inaugurated a new plan in which each ward is divided into from two to four swarms, each having st o rr w&Mttdki ..yi G 9 W rn . 7 rwrn THE HOME OF A M ta. i asm HIGH GRADE THE HOME a 0 OF ey viy 1 . 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